Classic Literature· United Kingdom
Paradise Lost
by John MiltonAggregate Editorial Score38/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1667333 pagesEnglish
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Published in 1667, Paradise Lost established John Milton as one of the defining voices in classic literature. Satan's rebellion in Heaven, the Fall of Man, and the loss of Paradise are narrated in Milton's twelve-book epic poem, the supreme achievement of English religious poetry. Milton's Satan is one of literature's greatest characters—proud, eloquent, and defeated. Themes of Satan, free will, Paradise run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1667.
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John Milton published Paradise Lost in 1667, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of classic literature from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of Satan, free will, Paradise, religion accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Among its recognitions: Times Literary Supplement 1667. Its aggregate editorial score of 38/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes Paradise Lost is how it handles its central concerns — Satan, free will, Paradise, religion — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Paradise Lost reflects John Milton's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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John Milton is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of classic literature.
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